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Future Classic: Boogat “Eres Hecha Para Mí”

I never bought into “post-racial” as an idea. What we are still goes a long way to explain who we are, regardless of what the politically-correct try to hammer down our collective ear. Boogat is a prime example of h...
by Markings

 
 
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Mix of the day: “Cultures of Soul” (Laidback Radio)

Deano Sounds has been DJing and collecting vintage records for over a decade now. In 2008 he started DJing for Viva Radio and created his Cultures of Soul Radio Show which features eclectic vintage music for the dancefloor from...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Moonstarr “Winter Samba”

A really great guest mix from our dear friend mr. Moonstarr. He did this one a few years ago and it’s timeless! This one is definitely helping us get through the last months of the long Montreal winter. 01 – Edu Lob...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
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Hubbz “Natural Instinct” 45′s Mix

My brother from another mother, the one and only, DJ Hubbz, just dropped a new all 45 mix for the heads. This mix is a seamless fusion of funk, cumbia, dub & latin infused beats. On top of being one of the nicest guys aroun...
by DJ EVO

 
 
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Marcos Valle Reissues : “Self Titled” + “Garra”

via TurntableLab: ”CLASSIC BRAZILIAN SINGER, SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER MARCOS VALLE CATALOG REISSUES. Light In The Attic is no stranger to digging up obscure pieces and shedding some much needed light on them (see Rodrigu...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Forgotten Treasure: Mulatu Astatke Ethiopian Quintet “Afro-Latin Soul” (1966)

A few years ago, a friend of mine bought me this record for my birthday. My friend knew I had never heard of Mulatu Astatke and his Ethiopian Quintet, but because she used to live with me, knew all about my love for Jazz, Mexic...
by Devon Eve

 

 
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Quantic “Beautiful and deep dancing songs”

via Quantic! “Heres a special selection to start of 2013 featuring African, Caribbean & Eastern sounds. An all vinyl roots mix to warm up laptops and ipods.”
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Future Classic: Meridian Brothers “Guaracha U.F.O”

I didn’t do a top tracks list this year (I think we’ve all had enough lists anyway) but if I had the time this track would have been way up there. A track which has very fitting title as it comes at you like an piece of spa...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
Agua Negra “Volvi”

Future Classic: Agua Negra “Volvi”

When I think of my people, I can’t help but feel that swell in my chest that only comes with blatant Latin Pride. I made a point of bringing that flavor over to MIMS in my articles on Crema Púrpura, Willie Colón and Joh...
by Markings

 

 
Boogat “Moviembre”

Boogat “Moviembre”

A lighthearted video my big brother assembled to promote his latest single, produced by tropical basshead G-Flux. Proceeds from the song will be donated to the Movember Foundation, or you can make a direct pledge to Boogat̵...
by Markings

 
 
Forgotten Treasure: Joe Bataan “Singing Some Soul”

Forgotten Treasure: Joe Bataan “Singing Some Soul” (1972)

Joe Bataan, the Afro-filipino vocalist and self-proclaimed King of Latin Soul has released many classic records during an illustrious career that includes 15 albums covering a variety of musical stylings from Boogaloo (Subway J...
by DJ Asma

 
 
Forgotten Treasure: David Benoit “Life is like a Samba”

Forgotten Treasure: David Benoit “Life is like a Samba” (1979)

Once again, we walk away for another edition of our 24 Hours of Vinyl event having discovered sooo many good music. Each DJ from the 4th edition introduced us to some gems that we probably would have missed and will now beat on...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)